US Bridges

Nfa A302 over Buffalo River

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 6 M. N. Lobelville. · Structure no. 680A0990001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A302 over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A302 over Buffalo River in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A302
CrossesBuffalo River
Location6 M. N. Lobelville.
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81227, -87.79849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A302 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A302 over Buffalo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A302 over Buffalo River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A302 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A302 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.